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THE LOT OF N.S.W. TEACHERS. By Cable—Press Association —Copyright. Sydney, May 17. Cabinet has decided to re-classify public school teachers with a consequent increase of salaries. It is also recognising the very much increased cost of living. The Government decided to increase the salaries of the poorer (paid officers in the Civil Service and police force. POWLETT COPPER cut*;. Melbourne, May 17. An essay of the copper found in the bore at the Powilett coal field shows that it only yielded .035 per cent, of copper. It would 'require 4 per cent. to render the field a good proposition. REFRIGERATING FACILITIES. Melbourne, May 17. As the result of a conference between the Union Company and the Postmas-ter-General, the latter Ims announced that the companv has agreed to call for tenders from shippers for refrigerating space in Canadian steamers. If more space is applied for tha'i is available it wilil be allotted pro rata. The Minister considers this is a fair proposal. OUTBREAK OF MALARIA. Port Darwin, May 17. .An outbreak of malaria has occurred at West Arm. Three deaths among the Mocks have occurred and a number of Europeans are suffering. The medical officers found malarial mosquitos present in camps.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 392, 18 May 1910, Page 5
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202AUSTRALIAN NEWS Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 392, 18 May 1910, Page 5
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